Cape Bridgewater vs Portland West
The verdict
Cape Bridgewater rates higher for education (61 vs 45). Cape Bridgewater is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
Cape BridgewaterPortland West
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 19 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 61 | 45 |
| Liveability | 16 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 151 | 619 |
| Median age | 58 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,937 | $1,931 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.3% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 80.1% | 88.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Cape Bridgewater Stable · Portland West Stable
Property
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,325 | 646 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 485 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,649 | 2,908 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cape Bridgewater · Portland West
Transport
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 93.7 km | 83.1 km |
Liveability
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 22.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 710 | 740 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.7 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 315.8 km | 306.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 79.9 km | 82.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cape Bridgewater | Portland West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 151 | 619 |
| Estimated 2025 | 149 | 612 |
| Projected 2041 | 152 | 625 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.33% | -0.28% |
Common questions
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